Everyone has some form of tradition that is passed though generations of families, most of which we never bothering exploring.
Nollaig Shona Dhuit is Merry Christmas in Irish Gaelic, which is still taught in schools in Eire, the Irish Republic. Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom. Christmas in Ireland is a traditional holiday in both parts of the island, and very much a family and religious celebration!
Officially name: The Republic of Ireland
Capital: Dublin
Largest city: Dublin
Official language: Irish, English
Government: Constitutional republic, Parliamentary democracy